Author: Brad Hambrick

Sanctification: Christlikeness Amid Suffering

Sanctification: Christlikeness Amid Suffering

Posted by | Jul 11, 2022 | |

Sanctification may come across as a fancy theological word. Don’t be intimidated. Simply put, sanctification is the process of becoming more like Jesus. When we embrace the gospel, God erases our sin debt, and we gain the assurance of eternity with God in heaven. That is justification. It occurs in a moment. For the rest of our earthly life, we experience progressive sanctification. It happens with ebbs and flows and in new ways during each season of life. Continue Reading →

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Excellent Parenting is Remarkably Ordinary

Excellent Parenting is Remarkably Ordinary

Posted by | Mar 9, 2022 | |

As a new parent, there is a swell of emotions when you hold your first child in your arms. You are humbled by the responsibility to care for this child. You feel a surge of love and an intense instinct to protect. You feel compelled to get everything as right as possible as you raise this precious child. These emotions can stir together and create a sense of fear that we will mess up as parents. In this article, I want to offer you three “ordinary” encouragements that will allow you to be an excellent parent. Continue Reading →

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What Don’t Churches Offer More Groups-Based Counseling?

What Don’t Churches Offer More Groups-Based Counseling?

Posted by | Jan 5, 2022 | |

It seems odd that churches, which do so many things in groups, don’t have more groups-based counseling options. But, as odd as it may be, based on the sparsity of groups-based curriculum available, it is seemingly an underdeveloped facet of church life. Yes, there are a few curriculums available for church-based counseling groups. Still, most church-based counseling literature is focused either on individual/marital counseling or one another (i.e., friendship) ministry. Continue Reading →

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Doubting Salvation, OCD, and Religious Scrupulosity

Doubting Salvation, OCD, and Religious Scrupulosity

Posted by | Apr 23, 2021 | |

You may see the phrase “religious scrupulosity” and think, “Scrabble jackpot!” But for those who experience an unrelenting and irrational preoccupation with guilt, this struggle is life-altering. Though this subject can be a bit technical, we need to understand how the experience of common guilt is different from religious scrupulosity if we are going to minister well. Continue Reading →

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Anger with God Amidst Great Pain

Anger with God Amidst Great Pain

Posted by | Jan 25, 2021 | |

When you have the opportunity to listen to someone who is angry at God, you will undoubtedly hear a story of great pain. People don’t get mad at God when life is good. For that matter, people usually don’t get mad at God unless He is a significant figure in their life. This means if we can avoid being distracted by their anger, we will learn two important things about our friend. Continue Reading →

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